1) Chanakya was an Indian teacher, philosopher, economist and royal advisor who lived around 375-283 BC. He authored the ancient Indian texts Arthashastra and Chanakya Niti that cover topics on economics, statecraft, management and strategy. 2) Kautilya's Arthashastra contains 15 books and over 6000 verses covering over 180 management topics including principles of management, accounting, corporate governance, time management, leadership, contracts, employee selection, consulting, and strategic management. 3) The document provides examples of verses from the Arthashastra relating to definitions of management, wealth creation, corporate governance, employee selection and motivation, the role of consultants, and